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Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in a fern is called as

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Ramentum
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Indusium
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Sorus
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Sporophyll
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Solution

The correct option is D Sporophyll
A leaf that bears sporangia (spore-producing structures) is called as sporophyll. They vary greatly in structure. In ferns, the sporophylls are the normal foliage leaves, produce clusters of sporangia, known as sori.

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